'Downton Abbey' Star Heading to ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME

EW.com reports that Downton Abbey actress Lesley Nicol is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of the ABC drama series ONCE UPON A TIME. Thought no details have been released as to the role she will play, she will have a "special connection" to the Snow White family, according to the site.

The news was revealed yesterday by 'Once' star Josh Dallas who tweeted, "As a Huge #DowntonAbbey Fan I'm very excited @lesley_nicol is coming to #OnceUponATime!". 'Lost' showrunner Damon Lindelof humorously responded to the post tweeting, "It is unfair that England gets to see DOWNTON ABBEY before us because WE beat them in a war").

"Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills, Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood/Ruby and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.